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Tour de France
The Tour de France is a bicycle race held in France. Bicyclists from all over the world come to compete. Ask questions about the Tour de France path, rules, and records here.
443 Questions
What country was the person from that won the Tour de France in 1968?
Jan Janssen from Netherlands won the race
Who is the cyclist in the channel four tour de France theme tune?
Jeff Williams is the cyclist, I remember Paul Sherwen and Phil Liggett being asked who it was when it was originally shown for the first time on Channel 4 in 1986. The music was composed by Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks. The music and video seems to have become something of a cult, as people are campaigning to bring it back with facebook groups etc however considering the Tour de France highlights are now on itv instead of channel 4 this may prove to be difficult as channel four will no doubt own the rights to the music and video material
What does the maillot jaune signify in the tour de France?
The "Maillot Jaune" or " Yellow Jersey" is worn by the rider with the overall shortest time. Or during the 1st stage, lats year's winner.
The original idea behind the colored jerseys was to make it easier for the spectators to recognize when the strong riders passed by.
What speed do the Tour de France riders go up the steepest hill?
Average speeds on steep climbs, such as the 2009 July 25, Stage 20 - Mont Ventoux are typically under 20km/h (12.5mph), with lowest speeds over short steep sections (typically over a few hundred meters) recorded as being around 15km/h (just under 10mph). However this was not the steepest climb in the Tour ever and I suspect that speeds of closer to 10km/h (around 6mph) over very short distances of very steep climbs are likely.
This question won't make sense, unless you first define the inclination as the speed will depend on the severity of the climb. It's unlikely to ever be below 10 MPH, and if it's really a "climb" it's probably not over 20 MPH.
Why do the bulls wear green jerseys?
The Chicago Bulls wear green jerseys in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
What is the difference between road racing and track racing?
Road racing and track racing are both forms of racing, but they take place in different settings and have distinct characteristics. Road racing typically occurs on public roads or specially designed road courses, featuring varying terrain and environmental conditions. Track racing, on the other hand, takes place on a closed circuit track with consistent surfaces and turns, allowing for precise measurements of performance. The vehicles used in each type of racing may also differ in design and specifications to accommodate the specific demands of the racing environment.
What bike race ends at the arc de triomphe?
The last stage of the Tour de France has its finish line on the Champs-Elysees, just down the Arc, and the race circles the arc several times (up and down the Champs) just before the finish.
What is the differene between Tour De France and Tour De Okinawa?
Any web search will tell you what the Tour de France is and if you check out the sports channel, the race is being run even now as I type this. That being said, I will not go into all the Tour de France is... The Tour de Okinawa is a smaller bike race run here on the island of Okinawa Japan. This is pretty much where the similarities end. They're both bicycle races.
On to your question of how they are different...
They are in different countries on different continents. (One in France, one in Okinawa, Japan.)
They are different lengths. The Tour de France is a race run over 19 days (21 counting days of rest) and covers 3,445 kilometers (2,141 mi), including 93 kilometers (58 mi) in time trials. The Tour de Okinawa covers 200 kilometers (124 mi). What do you expect though, our island is only about 65 miles top to bottom and between 3-16 miles wide depending on where you measure. (We're not that large.)
The Tour de France is run in the summer whereas the Tour de Okinawa is run in November. (You don't really want to race a bike here in the summer... though some do... it gets REALLY hot and humid.)
I hope this is enough to get you started... A couple of websites to help you go further are "www.letour.fr/indexus.html" for the Tour de France, and "www.tour-de-okinawa.jp/english/index.html" for the Tour de Okinawa.
Cheers!
How much training do the cyclists do for the tour de France?
They're professional riders, so they train a lot. Say 3-4 hours each day pretty much year round. On their supposed "rest days" they usually work out in another way than riding.
What type of jersey does the rider who performs the best in the mountins wear?
The best climber, the "King Of the Mountains" wears a green jersey.
When was Champs Elysees built?
In 1670, the first part of the Champs Elysees is designed as a large tree-lined avenue. In 1724, the second half is opened (up to the square where now stands the Arc de Triomphe). In 1830, new improvements are made and the spot becomes slowly fashionable. In 1938, the Champs-Elysées are the world's first asphalted road.
Which group is responsible for organizing the Tour de France?
The "société du Tour de France", a subsidiary of "ASO - Amaury Sports Organisation", is organising cycling events in France including the essential race of the Tour de France.
How many Marie de France write?
Marie de France has written two beautiful lays called Bisclavret and Lanval. The two are famous for their fantasy story line. As one may know, courtly love was pretty popular in literature in the middle ages. Of course, France had to keep up with all of the other authors of her time, and these books happened to have the theme of courtly love tied into them. Marie de France's Bisclarvet and Lanval are wonderful examples of courtly love because they show how courtly love should be private, loyal, and respectful.
